Ukraine

European defense contractors warn that dependence on Chinese cotton lint threatens the expansion of ammunition production, which is needed to replenish stocks and support Ukraine in its war against Russia.

The Center for Countering Disinformation said that russia is intensifying provocations and disinformation to falsely accuse Ukraine of terrorism, in particular, fabricating claims of drone strikes on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

The Russians have about 7 A-50 aircraft left, which they are currently modernizing, said a spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Lithuania has offered to dismantle its closed thermal power plants and provide Ukraine with spare parts to help rebuild energy facilities damaged by Russian attacks.

For the first time in Ukraine, free infertility treatment using assisted reproductive technologies has become available under the medical guarantees program, with UAH 1. 87 billion allocated for this purpose.

Following a recent attack by Ukrainian drones on refinery complexes, russia is stepping up its air defense at the tula oil storage facility, deploying the Pantsyr C1 system to protect the city's industrial infrastructure.

The expert assessed the possibility of an enemy attack on Kharkiv.

China denies trying to benefit from Russia's war against Ukraine and regulates the export of dual-use goods in accordance with laws and regulations.

Prague is preparing to deport russian Alexander Stepanov, who has lived in the Czech Republic for more than 20 years and headed the Coordinating Council of Czech Compatriots, because of his alleged contacts with russian diplomats involved in the 2020 ricin scandal.

Almost 500 consumers in Kharkiv region were left without gas supply due to Russian shelling, and power outages are observed in 8 regions of Ukraine.

A MiG-31K fighter jet takes off in Russia, triggering an air alert in all regions of Ukraine due to a potential missile threat.

The Latvian Security Service is investigating the possible illegal participation of some citizens in the war in Ukraine on the side of the Russians. armed forces.

Strengthening air defense in the region and the work of the sea corridor: Kiper told the details of the meeting with the US delegation.

The Ministry of Culture granted the status of critical TV channels participating in the United News telethon, which allowed their employees to receive deferrals from mobilization.

In terms of wages, Ukraine ranked 107th in the overall ranking of countries. Switzerland, with an average monthly salary of $8,111, topped the list.

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba thanked Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoko Kamikawa for Japan's continued support for Ukraine and discussed ways to promote the Peace Formula, strengthen bilateral cooperation and enhance the Distinctive Global Partnership between the two countries.

Russia has used a newly manufactured Zircon hypersonic missile produced during its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, indicating that its stockpile is being depleted and it is testing new missiles in combat conditions.

The Security Service of Ukraine detained six design engineers in Kharkiv who helped Russia connect Zaporizhzhya NPP to the Russian Rosatom network and developed documentation for the modernization of Russian nuclear power plants.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that Russia's attack on Ukraine, as well as the situation in the Middle East and East Asia, requires changes in the country's policy. Geopolitical tensions have pushed the world to a "historic turning point" and forced Japan to change its defense strategy.

Greece can transfer 32 F-16C/D Block 30 fighters to Ukraine, which have been modernized and have about 60% of their operational life left. In addition, Greece has 24 Mirage 2000-5 Mk.2s in its fleet, which, with the consent of France, could also be transferred to Kyiv.

In Zhytomyr, a 38-year-old driver of a Nissan hit an 8-year-old boy crossing the road, injuring the pedestrian. The child was taken to hospital, and police are investigating the incident.

An explosion has occurred in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, as reported by the head of the Zaporizhzhia regional military administration, Ivan Fedorov, after an air alert was declared in the region due to the threat of a ballistic missile attack.

Zelenskiy emphasized that Ukraine is doing everything possible to strengthen Kharkiv's defense against constant russian attacks and thanked its partners for their help with air defense and pressure on russia.

A resident of Kyiv region will be tried for selling tobacco products without excise tax stamps worth almost UAH 2 million.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has established an Audit Committee composed of certified internal auditors from NATO and Ukraine to strengthen internal audit functions, maintain public trust and implement the highest international standards in the ministry.

The MV-4 demining vehicle, which was jointly developed by Ukrainian and Croatian companies, has successfully passed the test.

Ukraine plans to hold a major food security summit in Turkey. This was discussed during the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Istanbul in March.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discussed with David Cameron the next steps in providing Ukraine with additional air defense systems, primarily Patriot.

U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Chinese banks and exporters of "significant consequences" if they help strengthen Russia's military capabilities or help Moscow evade sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine.

Over the past day, Russian troops attacked 11 regions of Ukraine, shelling 105 settlements and 123 infrastructure facilities, resulting in civilian casualties.